Postcode district · Woking

GU24 area guide

Who lives in GU24, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council: Surrey Heath
Region: South East
Population: 26,546 (2024)

GU24Postcode district · Woking

At a glance

What GU24 is like

The GU24 postcode district in Surrey Heath covers 546 live postcodes and is home to about 26,546 people across 15 census neighbourhoods. 75.5% of households own their home, 15.5% rent privately and 7.2% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 15–19, and 61.2% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in GU24 sold for a median of £580,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How GU24 compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

8.4/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

3/ 10

Lower than most — 13.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£580,000

Median over 188 sales in GU24, +2.7% on the year before.

TransportMore

1.0/ 10

Poor — 0 stations within a mile, 6 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

88%

of 8 rated schools in GU24 are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£83,118

Average a year, before tax — higher than 95% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.4 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
02
Low crimePositive
13.5 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
Mostly owner-occupied
75.5% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.

Questions

GU24 FAQs

Is GU24 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 8.4 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 13.5 per 1,000 people a year, band 3 of 10 nationally. 88% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 1.0 out of 10 (poor).

How much does a house cost in GU24?

The median sale price over the last year was £580,000.

Homes in GU24 sold for a median of £580,000 across 188 sales in the year to August 2026, +2.7% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is GU24 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 13.5 offences per 1,000 people a year around GU24, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 3 of 10.

Who lives in GU24?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 15–19, at 8.2% of residents. 75.5% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (47.1%).

Which council covers GU24?

GU24 is in Surrey Heath.

GU24 is in Surrey Heath, in South East. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is GU24?

Connectivity scores 1.0 out of 10.

There are 6 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 1.0 out of 10 (poor). The nearest station is Brookwood Rail Station, 1.8 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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